The Overtones members Mike Crawshaw, Mark Franks, Darren Everest and Lachie Chapman tweeted: ‘It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away. ‘We know this news will be as heartbreaking for you all as it is for us.

‘We appreciate your love and support at this difficult time.’

Timmy had been battling skin cancer since 2016, having been diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma. The circumstances of his death have not been confirmed.

He was due to take part in a charity skydive next month to raise money for cancer hospital the Royal Marsden and had already raised a substancial amount of £6,000.